Africa Unit 3 REVIEW Game Overuse

Africa – Unit 3 REVIEW Game

Overuse of farmland by humans and overgrazing by animals leaves African farmlands unusable, in the process known as _____. DESERTIFICATION

South Africa’s economy is based on the service industry, along with what other industry? mining

Who was the leader of the ANC who helped bring an end to apartheid through protest & was imprisoned for 27 years until his release in 1994? Nelson Mandela

What semi-arid region separates the Sahara from the tropical regions to the south? the Sahel

EGYPT What country is this?

What lake is this? LAKE TANGANYIKA

What is the term for a onehouse legislature? Ex. Kenya has a democratically elected legislative body known as the National Assembly unicameral

What is a trade embargo? When one country cuts-off trade with another country

What is a trade quota? a limit on the amount of imported goods allowed from a country

Why would the currency exchange rate be important to know before doing business within a country? the stronger the rate, the greater value your money will have

What is a tariff? a tax on imported good

CONGO RIVER What central African river is this?

South Africa’s attempts to modernize its industries with the latest machines and technology are examples of investments in what? ? capital goods

Who is a common figure in the origins of Judaism, Christianity, & Islam? Abraham

What led to the end of the Ottoman Empire at the close of World War I? The Ottomans were on the losing side of the war, along with Germany & Austria. Hungary.

Who was the Afrikaans president that abolished the apartheid laws in South Africa? F. W. de Klerk

Which African country currently has a military dictatorship? Sudan

The investment in the welfare & training of a nation’s workforce is considered an investment in ____. human capital

What movement believes the idea that there is a global African community made up of native Africans (one-people) & the descendants of African slaves. . . this movement also marked the beginning of the nationalist movement in Africa? Pan-Africanism

What type of government system shares the power between the Central and Regional authorities? a Federal System

What African country has a Federal government? Nigeria

What happened in the Middle East that led to the Persian Gulf War (U. S. involvement)? Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait

What basic belief made Christianity different from Judaism? Christians believe Jesus was the Messiah, or Savior of man. Jews are still waiting for their Messiah.

What ethnic group lives in central Ghana, and believes that the strength of their nation depends on the “Golden Stool? ” The Ashanti

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What type of economic system allows a single authority to decide what is produced? command

What tropical disease, spread by mosquitoes, is a leading cause of death in Sub-Saharan Africa? Malaria

Which river do Syria, Israel, and Jordan share? The Jordan River

What country has a democracy, but it is still dominated by its president and his party? Kenya

What was the nationalist movement that called for the establishment of a Jewish state in the land of Palestine? Zionism

Why are there still conflicts between Israel & its Arab neighbors? Palestinians & Israelis both claim ownership of the same land

What is the organization responsible for the regulation of the world’s oil supply and price structure? OPEC

What ethnic group is the most numerous in SW Asia? Arabs

What strait found in SW Asia is most important in the exportation of oil? The Strait of Hormuz

What modern day country is home to those who call themselves Persians? Iran

What is the difference between an ethnic group and a religious group? All members of a religious group hold to the same beliefs; members of an ethnic group share common culture & ancestry, but may have different religions.

What is the name of this country? Turkey

Saudi Arabia What is the name of this country?

What led the United States to invade Afghanistan in 2001? The US believed the government of Afghanistan was protecting members of al-Qaeda, the organization responsible for the 9/11 attacks on the U. S.

What organization was created in 1975 to raise the standard of living and promote stability in West African countries? Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

What term best explains the economic system of South African and the role of government in the economy? market

South Africa has the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces. What type of legislature is this (two houses)? bi-cameral

What were two effects the end of apartheid had on South Africa’s political system? Black South Africans were allowed to vote and hold office.

What is the Israel Parliament called? Knesset

What is the name given to the journey that all Muslims must take at least once in their lifetime? hajj

What is the name for a person who rules a country with complete power? dictator

When one country relies on another country for goods that they do not produce themselves, it is called _____. interdependence

What is a major cause of desertification? Overuse of land by humans and overgrazing by animals

Israel has a form of government where the Prime Minister helps make the laws. What type of government is this an example of? Parliamentary

When people vote for a representative to make decisions on their behalf, it is referred to as what type of government? Republic

What African country has a mixed economy, leaning toward a command economy? NIGERIA

What country in Sub-Saharan Africa has the most reported cases of HIV/AID? ? SOUTH AFRICA

What makes Iran a theocratic republic? Iran’s government is led by both an elected parliament and powerful religious leaders

Who is the most powerful elected official in Iran? the president

What is true of the rate of HIV/AIDS infection in Sub. Saharan Africa? It is among the highest in the world.

How do literacy rates in SW Asia differ from men and women? In most all cases, women in the ME have a lower literacy rate than men

Which two cultures does Swahili embrace? Bantu and Arabic cultures

The Kalahari What is the name of this desert ?

Where is the Sahel? Sub-Saharan Africa. . . below the Sahara Desert & above the tropical rainforests

Which of the recent wars in SW Asia did the events of Sept. 11, 2001 play the most important role? ? The invasion of Afghanistan

In 586 BCE and again in 70 CE, the Jewish people were forced to flee the land of Israel. The scattering of the Jews is commonly referred to as the _____. the Diaspora

_____ is the planned extermination of an entire racial, political, or cultural group. GENOCIDE

Which sect of Islam believes that its leader must be a direct descendent of Muhammad? Shi’a

What was the main goal of European nations, following the Berlin Conference where they agreed how to divide up the continent of Africa? to gain natural resources

Why did Africans want independence from European powers? They wanted control of their own governments & resources.

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NIGERIA What country is this?

What role did Mandela and de Klerk play in the evolution of Apartheid in South Africa? They worked together to abolish Apartheid.

SUDAN What country is this?

Why did Africans want independence from European powers? They wanted control of their own governments & resources.

What lake is this? LAKE VICTORIA

What ethnic group lives in Central & Southern Africa? Bantu

Why did Europeans build empires in Africa? Europeans wanted the natural resources found there, and to expand their empires.

What River is this? NILE RIVER

SOUTH AFRICA What country is this?

KENYA What country is this?

What River is this? NIGER RIVER

A war fought in a country with it’s own people fighting each other is called a _____. civil war

Who was the president who helped bring an end to Apartheid in South Africa? Frederick W. De Klerk

What is the name of Nelson Mandela’s political party? African National Congress

During the late 19 th and early 20 th centuries European powers raced to colonize the African continent, this became known as the…. . “Scramble for Africa”

What rights were removed under Apartheid? • Race Mixing • Free Travel • Voting • Free Speech • Citizenship

What were some of the requirements for black Africans under Apartheid? • Forced to live in homelands • Required to use separate facilities from whites • Required to carry pass books

Poor soil & deforestation cause more land to become _____. useless for farming & agriculture.

Which African country had Apartheid? South Africa

What was the main goal of the Pan African Movement? To get all Africans around the world to think of themselves as one people and to begin to work together for independence & economic/political stability

Mandela was president of what organization that worked to end Apartheid? The ANC or African National Congress

What did the African nationalist movement fight for? INDEPENDENCE

What is the USA’s main economic interest in Southwest Asia (the Middle East)? OIL